Flexi Says: Some health conditions, as well as a person's lifestyle and genetic background, can put someone at a higher risk for developing high blood pressure. As a person cannot alter their genetic background, lifestyle changes may be necessary to reduce the chance of developing high blood pressure. These changes include getting enough exercise, limiting the amount of sodium (salt) in the diet, not being overweight, not drinking alcohol to excess, and not smoking. Low blood pressure is not usually a concern, as long as there are no problems associated with the low pressure.
